Acupuncture
in Pontefract
At Ropergate Physio Clinic, we offer acupuncture as a natural and holistic approach to promoting your overall well-being. This ancient healing technique, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, can help alleviate pain, reduce stress, and enhance your body’s innate ability to heal.
Acupuncture in Pontefract
Restoring Balance for Optimal Wellness
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body known as acupuncture points. These points correspond to energy pathways, or meridians, in the body.
Arrange
Appointment
Book online, Call us: 01977 34 36 32 or email us: info@ ropergatephysio.co.uk to book a for your initial assesment.
Initial
Assessment
We will discuss your symptoms, your health and lifestyle and any other areas of concern to provide a diagnosis.
Treatment
Plan
During your initial assessment we will provide you with a customised treatment plan to commence your recovery.
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Today
Book online, call, email, or send us an enquiry through our contact form here. One of our practitioners will be in touch.
Medical acupuncture is a therapeutic technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to achieve therapeutic effects. Several evidence- based theories help to explain how medical acupuncture works based on modern scientific knowledge:
Acupuncture is thought to stimulate the nervous system, triggering the release of various neurotransmitters such as endorphins (natural painkillers) and serotonin (a mood regulator). This can help in reducing pain perception and promoting relaxation.
Acupuncture is proposed to stimulate the release of endogenous opioids, such as enkephalins and endorphins, which act as the body’s natural pain-relieving substances. These substances can help in reducing pain and promoting a sense of well-being.
Acupuncture needles inserted at specific points stimulate local blood circulation and trigger a healing response in the tissues. This improved blood flow can aid in tissue repair and reduce inflammation as well as reduce muscle tone for normalised muscular function.
Acupuncture can influence the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary body functions such as heart rate, digestion, and stress responses. It is believed that acupuncture can help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic activity, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
It’s important to note that while there is scientific evidence supporting some of these mechanisms, further research is ongoing to better understand how acupuncture works from a scientific perspective. Acupuncture is coupled along with other physiotherapy treatments, including manual therapy and exercise to aid faster recovery and return the body back to a state of homeostasis.
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Treatment Information
We treat a multitude of conditions:
Sports Injuries
Post-op Rehabilitation
Arthritis
Frozen Shoulder
Sciatica
Posture Problems
Fibromyalgia
Whiplash
Hip Pain
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Rotator Cuff Strains
Muscle Strains
Knee Pain
Repetitive Strain Injuries
COPD
Neck Related Headaches
Neurological Disorders
Physio Prices:
As of Jan-24
Physiotherapy Initial Consultation
£80
Physiotherapy Initial Consultation
plus acupuncture
£90
Physio follow up (includes acupuncture treatment) up to half an hour
£55
1 Hour long acupuncture session
£90
1 Hour long physio treatment
£75
Sports massage (half hour)
£30
Sports massage (hour)
£60
Medical letter, including MRI scan request (in addition to session)
£50
FAQs
Please note our cancellation policy for 2025:
> Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice OR non-attendance = 100% of the session fee
> Cancellations between 24–48 hours’ notice = 50% of the session fee
> Cancellations made with more than 48 hours’ notice = no charge
Please note: These timeframes refer to working days only (Monday to Saturday) and exclude Sundays and bank holidays.
Example:
If your appointment is at 2pm on a Tuesday, then:
> Cancelling after 2pm on Monday, or not showing up at all = 100% charge
> Cancelling between 2pm on Saturday and 2pm on Monday = 50% charge
> Cancelling before 2pm on Saturday = no charge
This helps us keep things running smoothly and ensures that appointment times can be offered to clients who may be waiting.
The best way to find us is to use google maps to pint point our location. The shop front is clearly marked with the clinic signage and entrance can be gained through the white framed glass door. When you arrive please take a seat and wait for your therapist to collect you at your appointment time. You do not need to announce your arrival.
Please bring or wear clothing that will allow the injured area to be easily seen during your assessment.
Ladies, please wear a regular bra, not a sports bra. Please also bring any footwear that may contribute to your symptoms and/or orthotics that you are currently using for support.
Parking is available on Ropergate, usually you are able to park right outside the clinic. Please note there is a small charge for parking here to be paid at the payment machine on the street. Free parking is available at Morrisons. Ropergate Physiotherapy Clinic cannot be held responsible for parking charges incurred for incorrect parking.
Acupuncture FAQs
The number of treatments required will largely depend on how your condition responds to treatment which will be repeatedly assessed by your clinician . Usually a course requires 4-6 treatments although positive results are often experienced after 2-3 treatments. Treatments are recommended once or twice weekly, especially in the acute phase which may then be reduced to weekly or fortnightly as treatment progresses. Chronic conditions will frequently require more treatments for longer than acute presentations; however your clinician will tailor each treatment to your current symptoms on each visit as your condition begins to respond to treatment. Maintenance treatments can be used to reduce the risk of an injury reoccurring.
Although acupuncture treatments are often cumulative with people responding at varying rates due to various, individual physiological influences, a number of people will experience beneficial effects after their initial treatment. It is also not unusual to experience an increase in symptoms in the first 24 hours post treatment before experiencing a marked improvement. A very small number of the population may not respond to acupuncture treatment, however this is extremely rare.
Medical acupuncture is a therapeutic technique derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to achieve therapeutic effects. It is used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems very successfully. See our treatment section for more information about how acupuncture works.
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating a variety of conditions. It is a safe and effective treatment that has few side effects. Acupuncture can also be used to improve overall health and well-being.
Acupuncture can benefit people of all ages and health conditions. It is a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions.
Many people feel relaxed and refreshed after their acupuncture appointment. Some people may also experience some mild side effects, such as soreness at the needle insertion sites, fatigue, or headache. These side effects usually go away within a few hours.
